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Todays recipe is all about Pudina Thogayal… wich is nothing but a thicker version of chutney and can be made in a variety of ways. Typical thuvaiyal- colloquially thogayal includes some lentil, tamarind and dry red chili as base and rest depends on what type we want to make. There are “coconut” version and “no coconut” version of thuvaiyals and…
Most of us have a memory of a food that takes us back to our childhood days. Those memories have a very profound impact…. brings back a sense of cozy feeling! Today I am sharing one of my favorite childhood candy that I used enjoy a lot..”Thaen Mittai” or sugar candy that then used to cost about 5 paise was the…
Chettinad Mutton kuzhambu, a spicy lip smacking mutton gravy cooked with authentic Chettinad spices and with a touch of tangy tamarind & hint of coconut! Mutton Kuzhambu is the highlight for any sunday special lunch and this week I want to try something different from the usual family style and tried this recipe from Solai’s True Chettinad kitchen for a…
Millets are getting enough popularity these days.. though it used to be a staple in India many many years ago, it was forgotten quite sometime and now all of a sudden its gaining track again because of its immense health benefits. Millets / Siru Dhanyam(in tamil) are a group of cereals which are tiny grains, usually cultivated in dry climate…
Kola urundai recipes are very famous in Chettinad region in Tamil Nadu. It can be either vegetarian or non-vegetarian and has got many variations. My grandma makes different varieties and every saturday we get to taste one such deep fried snack, as all saturdays are vegetarian days for us. The recipe is very simple and you can make ahead and…
Sambar is one of the staple in most Tamilian households, its like there is no other dish that can be so satisfying and hearty than this humble lentil soup. Here is a simple Madras style sambar that amma makes often with meen varuval on the side…. an awesome combo! Back home, sambar powder is not typically used for everyday sambar…
South Indian style Egg Kurma is a mild coconut based gravy which is so versatile and can literally pair with any item, be it rice or roti, tiffin items like idli dosa poori, idiyappam or appam. I have already shared egg kurma using garam masala, muttai omelette kuzhambu, scrambled egg kurma, muttai kuzhambu kurma… this one is a simple version of…
Brussels Sprouts are leafy green vegetables, a member of the cabbage family…looking cute just like miniature cabbages. The only downside is, it has this strong, pungent taste which make many dislike this humble nutritious vegetable. Getting my family to eat brussels sprouts is quite a task and unless there is some flavor that surpasses the cabbage flavor, they wont even…
Cluster Beans, also known as Kothavarangai in Tamil, Gawar in Hindi, Goruchikkudu in Telugu is a very humble vegetable with many health benefits… its good for diabetes, great for heart, aids digestion, strengthen bones and also helps to regulate blood pressure. It is very common in South Indian homes and often prepared as a dry curry to go as a…
Broken Wheat Upma / Godhumai Rava Upma is a nutrient-rich breakfast dish. Its loaded with fiber, calcium and iron and delivers a healthy dose of protein to keep our body strong. Today I’m sharing a simple upma recipe using this nutritious rava, our typical weekend breakfast item. With few colorful veggies this upma goes extra fancy and makes it to…
